About Antonia Kreso, MD
Antonia Kreso, MD, PhD, is a cardiothoracic surgeon specializing in cardiovascular (heart) disease. Her clinical practice is primarily devoted to the treatment of heart disease related to the heart’s blood vessels and valves. She also specializes in end stage heart and lung disease.
Dr. Kreso’s research and clinical interests involve (1) studying how age-acquired mutations shape cardiovascular health and (2) women’s cardiovascular health.
Dr. Kreso received her medical degree from the University of Toronto. She completed both her general surgery and cardiac surgery training at Massachusetts General Hospital.
Departments, Centers, & Programs:
Clinical Interests:
- Aortic Arch Surgery
- Aortic Disease
- Aortic Root Replacement
- Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
- Heart Transplant
- Maze Procedure for Atrial Fibrillation or Atrial Flutter
- Valve Surgery
- Ventricular assist devices
Treats:
- Adult
Locations
Mass General Heart Center: Cardiac Surgery
55 Fruit St.
Boston, MA 02114
Phone: 617-643-6058
Medical Education
- MD, University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine
- Residency, Massachusetts General Hospital
- Residency, Massachusetts General Hospital
American Board Certifications
- Surgery, General, American Board of Surgery
- Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery, American Board of Thoracic Surgery
Accepted Insurance Plans
- Aetna
- Beech Street
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare
- Cigna
- Commonwealth Care Alliance
- Coventry
- Fallon Health
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
- Humana
- Maine Community Health Options
- Mass General Brigham Health Plan
- MassHealth
- Medicaid ME
- Medicaid NH
- Medicaid RI
- Medicaid VT
- Medicare
- Medicare ACO
- Multiplan
- Railroad Medicare
- Senior Whole Health
- TriCare
- Tufts Health Plan
- United Health Care
- Wellpoint
- WellSense
Note: This provider may accept more insurance plans than shown; please call the practice to find out if your plan is accepted.
Great care.
Dr Kreso was wonderful. She was upliftimg, listened to all I had to say and explained everything I would experience when and if I had surgery, and what they will do from here on in to keep me from having to have surgery. I can say I trust her and her team of experts
The provider explained things in a way that was easy to understand. She took the time to answer questions and made sure we understood what was said.
Dr. Kreso is fabulous, one of the best doctors I've ever met.
Dr. Kreso was extremely cordial and pleasant. I have full faith in her team to get me through my surgery. Also, her Nurse Practioner, [redacted], was excellent in providing details about the whole procedure, from pre op to to post op.
Knowledgeable about my specific needs. Open and honest about all pros & cons. Concerned only about what treatment was best for my particular situation.
Dr. Kreso was excellent in explaining the situation, listening, and making sure I get the right follow-up.
She was very kind, very efficient with answering my questions. She made me feel very comfortable. She made my family feel very comfortable. She was very in tune in their feelings as well as mine. I would recommend her to anyone.
Hi, Dr. Kreso was very professional and personable. She answered all of my questions and we came up with a good plan.
Dr Kreso and her entire team where very helpful and professional.